MINUTES- NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING-SEPTEMBER 11^TH, 2019

Meeting called to order at 7:30PM by Vice Chair AJ Fornengo. Also present were the following: Supervisor Jason Fornengo, Clerk Fran Levings, Deputy Clerk Tamara Miritello, Treasurer Mandy Fornengo, Jeannie Virden and Ed Proffit. Absent was Chair Dave Fornengo.

There was no public input

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Agenda. (Carried 2-0)

Motion by Jason Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to approve minutes of August 14^th, 2019. (Carried 2-0)

Treasurer Mandy Fornengo presented the Treasurer’s Report and the Cash Balance Statement:

                FUND BALANCES:

                                General Fund-  $9,118.80

                                Road & Bridges- $24,860.48

                                Fire Protection-   $12,083.30

                                Cemetery/Landscaping-  $253.76

                                Fire Hall-   $125.45

                                Driveways-     $5,828.03

                                Savings- $1,163.96

                                CD-$19,374.98

                                TOTAL   $72,808.36                          

                RECEIPTS- AUGUST- 2019

Jeannie Virrden                Land Use Permit               $25.00

Rick and Chris Johnson   Land Use Permit               $25.00

Northview Bank                Interest on Checking       $7.85

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. (Carried 2-0)

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List and the Net Payroll List for approval.

                CLAIMS:

#7083                    East Central Energy Electricity-Sept. 2019      $53.68

#7084                    Ziegler Cat Equipment Rental $9095.45 

#7085                    Federated Co-ops Town Hall Propane   $805.38

#7086                    Federated Co-ops       Fire Hall Propane $779.40

#7087                    MATIT Insurance           $283.00

#7088                    AT&T Mobility Telephone/Internet  $98.84

#7089                    Dave Fornengo       Mileage    $140.74

#7090                    Fran Levings Mileage          $86.70

#7091                    Tamara Miritello Mileage       $35.70

#7092*                 Smart Sign Signage                    $110.70

#7093*                 Office Depot Office Supplies      $14.98

                GROSS PAY:

                                AJ Fornengo                                                       $100.00

                                Dave Fornengo                                                 $385.00

                                Jason Fornengo                                                $100.00

                                Julia Fornengo                                                  $112.50

                                Mandy Fornengo                                             $120.00

                                Fran Levings                                                       $470.00

                                Tamara Miritello                                               $220.00

                                Doug Wiita                                                          $1,575.00

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to pay these bills. (Carried 2-0).

CLERK’S REPORT:

Chair Fornengo & the clerk signed the Purchase Agreement to sell .50 Acre to Jason Canesi for $500.00 on August 23^rd, 2019, at the office of Attorney Mike Bjerke in Pine City, MN.

ZONING REPORT:

Pine County wants to know by October 15^th, 2019, whether or not New Dosey Township will adopt their Land Use Ordinance or stay with our own.  Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 30th, 2019 at 2P.M.  A recommendation to the Board will be made at the October Regular Board meeting.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Invoice from Deloris Schirmer – “New Dosey Township- Bill is for skid loader plus operator to clean up gravel left on my property during time New Dosey Township claims maintaining same. Damages are extra sweep the road grader made on West boundary, under cutting several trees, cutting the roots.” – “Deloris Schirmer” – Invoice has been declined because Supervisors said this was invalid and was not road work requested by the township.
2. Revised road work order – Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve a revised Road Work Order. (Carried 2-0). Regarding Creekview Lane – Ed Proffit said he could not do work on this road due to poorly installed culvert.  He said he’ll try to lay matting instead. Supervisor Jason Fornengo will find the road mat. 
3. Cemetery fencing-
   1. Postponed until next year.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Sell township gravel to C & T ConstructionT
   1. Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo. To agree to sell C&T  Construction 400-600 yards of class 5 for $5.00/a yard for the purpose of the County Road 32 bridge replacement project. Per yard price has been determined with the collaboration of the Pine County Forester to recoup the cost of the crushing and management fees which the township has accrued.  (Carried 2-0)
2. Cartway Petition – Brandon Johnson – Tabled to the October 14^th, 2019 meeting.
3. Legal Seminar Report – Clerk Levings reported on Road Right away issues and gravel management.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Fran Levings, Clerk                          Also, Signed by the Chair__________________________Date_________

MINUTES-NEW DOSEY TOWN BOARD REGULAR MEETING-AUGUST 14, 2019

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM by Chair Dave Fornengo. Also present were Supervisor AJ Fornengo, Supervisor Jason Fornengo, Clerk Fran Levings, Deputy Clerk Tamara Miritello, Treasurer Mandy Fornengo, Dave Baker, Deloris Schirmer, Don Schirmer, Beverly Carlin and Scott Wahlberg.

There was no Public Input.

Motion by Dave Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Agenda. Carried (3-0)

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Jason Fornengo, to approve the Minutes of July 10, 2019.  Carried (3-0)

Motion by Jason Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to approve the Minutes of the Cartway Hearing of August 7, 2019.  Carried (3-0)

Treasurer Mandy Fornengo presented Treasurer’s Report and the Cash Control Report. 

FUND BALANCES: General Fund- $10,519.58

Road & Bridge – $28,194.86

Fire Protection- $16,583.30

Cemetery/Landscaping- $778.59

Fire Hall- $125.45

Driveways- $5,828.03

Savings- $1,163.96

CD- $19,374.98

TOTAL FUNDS $84,568.75

RECEIPTS – July 2019

Agnes Sexton Land Use Permit $25.00

Pine County Treasurer 2019 May RPS Settlement $26,036.77

Pine County Treasurer 2018 Forfeited Tax Distribution $2,647.71

State Of MN 1^st half of Town Aid (ACH) $7,087.50

Don Eddy Cartway Bond $2,000.00

Deloris Shirmer Snowplowing 2019-2020 $120.00

Tim & Connie Gohla Land Use Permit $25.00

Tania Starowoitow Donation – Cemetery/Landscape$25.00

Northview Bank Interest on Checking $4.39

Northview Bank Interest on CD $60.19

Motion by Dave Fornengo, Second by AJ Fornengo, to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Carried (3-0)

Clerk Fran Levings presented the Claims List and Net Payroll for approval. 

CLAIMS:

#7065 Robin Fornengo Town Hall Supplies $6.00

#7066 NAPA- Sandstone Brake Fluid $26.99

#7067 Federated Co-op Safety Exam $36.85

#7068 Purple Pumper Septic Pumping $175.00

#7069 Duxbury Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire Protection- 1yr. $4,500.00

#7070 Dave Baker Tri-Township Disposal Meeting $50.00

#7071 AT&T Telephone/Internet $97.40

#7072 East Central Energy Electric Bill July/August 2019 $112.00

#7073 Dave Fornengo Lease/gas & Cartway Hearing $200.00

#7074 Jason Fornengo Lease/gas & Cartway Hearing $175.00

#7075 Fran Levings Cartway Hearing $125.00

#7076 Tamara Miritello Cartway Hearing $50.00

#7077 Northstar Media Cartway Legal Notice $73.57

#7078 Don Eddy Cartway Bond Refund $1,526.43

#7079 U.S Postal Service Postage $55.00

#7080 Northview Bank Checks $164.90

#7081 Ace Hardware (Webster) Landscaping Supplies $40.07

#7082 Ed Proffit Road Work $2,280.00

GROSS PAY:

#8026 Adam Fornengo $184.70 #8025 AJ Fornengo $92.35

#8024 Dave Fornengo $115.44 #8023 Jason Fornengo $92.35

#8022 Julia Fornengo $150.06 #8021 Mandy Fornengo $110.82

#8020 Robin Fornengo $36.84 #8019 Fran Levings $360.16

#8018 Tamara Miritello $46.17 #8017 Doug Wiita $935.04

Motioned by Jason Fornengo, second by AJ Fornengo, to pay these bills. Carried (3-0).

CLERKS REPORT:

1. Reminder Legal Seminar- Sept 7, 2019 Rutledge Town Hall- 9am-4pm.

ZONING REPORT:

Two Land Use applications approved- (1) Jeanie Virden- Container (2) Rick Johnson – Storage building.

OLD BUISNESS:

1. Resolution Reaffirming the Designation of Turn- Around on Squib Creek Road.   Chair Fornengo read this resolution aloud (Resolution will be filed at the town hall) Deloris Schirmer again said “ that this was her property” Chair Fornengo replied that he had been advised by the MAT attorney on this Resolution. The Resolution has an Appendix A which delineates the measurements of the original turnaround. Don Schirmer express a concern with the resolution.

Motion by AJ Fornengo, second by Dave Fornengo, to approve the resolution.  Carried (3-0)

1. Purchase Agreement with Jason Canesi.  Chair Fornengo reported the Purchase Agreement has been established. Mr. Canesi will pay $500.00 for .58 acres of property which is currently owned by New Dosey Township. We are waiting for a closing date.
2. Road Work – Ryberg. Co- Chair Fornengo has told Kip Ryberg that he wants a commitment by August 15^th, 2019, as to when the road work will be begun. 

1.  NPAHD REPORT 

1. A commitment to donate to the Sandstone Food Shelf is being worked out.
2. Plans are under way to provide FREE transportation to residents who livid within the boundaries of the hospital district to Gateway Clinic, Essentia Hospital and Thrifty White Pharmacy. 
3. The district is contributing funds towards a memory garden on the hospital campus.

NEW BUISNESS:

1. The township has been receiving reports of cattle doing damage to the headstones in the cemetery. AJ Fornengo reported that he examined the cemetery and noted that a fence would negatively effect a neighboring land owner. He suggested that a barbed wire fence might be a solution. 
2. Road side brushing.  Chair Fornengo will lease a road side brusher from Diamond Inc. and Doug Witta will operate the brusher for the one week lease. 

Meeting Adjourned at 8:03pm

Respectfully submitted, 

Fran Levings, Clerk Also signed by the Chair____________________________Date______